YAY, I can't believe it's the first challenge post of the new Aussie Curves year! So many new people have joined the facebook group, shared photos and blogged their hearts out, it's amazing and I'm so grateful and touched. I've been rather unwell and I wasn't sure if I would even be able to participate this week but here I am despite forgetting to charge my camera and having to rely on my iPhone.
Steve came home early from work on Friday afternoon and I asked if he could drive us to Kmart so ... [ Discover More ]

I'm so glad that I decided to follow my instincts because you guys loved the last post that featured my sister Stephanie wearing Jeanswest. I got so many emails and comments from readers who've never commented before because they felt like I was listening to their needs too. These posts wont happen as often as I'd like due to Stephanie living in Tasmania but when she does come to visit I'm sure I can twist her arm to pose for some photos.
These are the exact same Jeanswest "Curve Embracer" ... [ Discover More ]

This is my little sister Stephanie, although it seems a bit redundant to call her that now she's a fully functioning and independent adult... but I'm her big sister so I guess I can call her what ever I like! We've grown really close over the past few years, it's really nice. Before we just kind of swung around in our own orbits, occasionally colliding, often resulting in tears.
Not only have we become closer on a personal level but she's also been learning more about what I do for work. So ... [ Discover More ]

This week the challenge is to steal a style "Off The Runway" and interpret the look in your own way. Endless possibilities. I discovered the look above by Marissa Webb (Spring 2014) and knew instantly that I could make it work. I already owned a metallic gold skirt and my crisp blouse was begging to be worn. I didn't have a white tie so I added some simple chains. I didn't have super strappy heels but I did have a cute pair of nude t-bars. Basically same-same but different.
It was really cool ... [ Discover More ]

I don't really have any more fancy parties to attend, my silly season is officially over and I literally just tied a bow on the last bit of work I had to do for the year. I'm officially done. We will be driving up the coast to celebrate Christmas with my family and I can't wait to chill out and relax. I'd be surprised if you found me in anything more than a bikini and sunscreen this week. The make up, heels and hair extensions are definitely staying at home but I will be wearing this dress on ... [ Discover More ]

This post is brought to you by Target Australia
I was 4 when I had my first boyfriend, his name was Luke. Our parents were friends and we'd hang out all the time, holding hands and sitting in laundry tubs filled with water in the sun. It was the 80's after all. In primary school boys wanted to me to be their girlfriend but I always said no. I didn't need one, besides my dad would never let me.
The good girl routine lasted until I was in year 9 and 14 years old. I met a boy. He was the one ... [ Discover More ]

What? Too many casual, messy hair outfits all at once? Sorry about that but the higher the temperature gets the less I care and besides when I'm not sitting in the sun catching a sea breeze I'm in front of the computer working madly. Going back up to Mum & Dad's this week was the best. I got some serious one-on-one time with the little dude and when he was off with Grandma I got some solid work done. Win-Win all round on that decision.
Oh and the brassy hair is gone but my regrowth is ... [ Discover More ]

You would think that with a theme as simple as "Tee" I would have it all sorted and ready to go on time but with everything that went on last week it completely skipped my mind. I wore this outfit out on Wednesday at Castle Towers whilst doing errands with Steve and Aidan, in hindsight probably a little too casual for "snob hill" but who cares. I didn't even wear make up and wore my hair in a messy bun so I guess you could say I was going all out. Sometimes you just need a fun-get-shit-done ... [ Discover More ]

If I'm honest I don't really want to publish this post. I was rushed and only remembered I had to do it at 4pm with only 30 minutes of decent sunlight left to take the pictures. I didn't do my make up, just whacked on some lipstain and you might be able to tell I'm in desperate need of sleep from my puffy face and barely there eyes. This week is officially kicking my arse with a to-do list a mile long, a demanding family schedule and an even busier blogging one but here I am typing after ... [ Discover More ]

Summer time and the livin' is easy... if only in my head. I've been lucky and missed most of the winter, soaking up the New York City heat. Coming back to a bitter cold winter was a bit of a shock but two weeks later I was sunning myself in Darwin.
SS14 Fashion Week is fast approaching and I'm waiting with baited breath. I'm also planning the Danimezza SWIM 2013 Lookbook with full force so summertime style, make up and locations are all I can think of... in my head I consider myself already ... [ Discover More ]

KAPOW!!! I've been so excited for this particular challenge and I can't wait to see everyone's clash-tastic outfits. I knew straight away that I'd be wearing this outfit. The dress is colour clashing all on it's own. Blue, green, purple, pink, yellow, denim and nude... who comes up with this sort of thing? ME that's who and I love this look, it's so bright and funky.
Dress - Damn You Alexis circa 2011
Denim Jacket - City Chic
Brooch - Millers
Sunglasses - Factorie
Pink Italian ... [ Discover More ]

I live in a beautiful part of the country called The Hawkesbury, about an hour out of Sydney and as much as I complain about the commute in for events and how much I lust for a little townhouse in city I'm also secretly head over heels with where we live. It's full of rolling hills, rivers and streams, farms and settlers cottages and the best op shops around. I don't live in the best parts of town but it suits our little family just fine. We can walk to school, to the grocer and to the post ... [ Discover More ]

I published the 9th issue of my beloved little miniMAG tonight and as the weeks go by more and more people are signing up so I wanted to take a moment to let you to know it's making my heart sing, thank you! I'm still playing with it, seeing which days suit, what content you love to read and I'm loving all the questions that keep flooding in which I try my best to answer as promptly as possible.
This is a passion project for me and I thank you again for reading. If you haven't yet, feel free to ... [ Discover More ]

Dress: Topshop
Jacket: Roxy
Lipstick: MAC
Bag: Sportsgirl
Shoes: Novo
Sunglasses: Ray Bans
How old are you and when did you first start modelling?
I am 19 turning 20 in a month! I was with a little people's agency when I was younger didn't get any work from them so I didn't keep going with that. I have always wanted to be a model but never knew about plus size agency's until I left high school and I found Bella Models and sent in my digis and was signed pretty much straight ... [ Discover More ]

I have some exciting news... I'm an official blogger for Target Australia and I'll be writing one post a month, showcasing finds I love. I'm given a budget of $100, I shop my ass off and come back here to tell you all the things I think are worth checking out.
With Aidan ready to head to school a few extra days a week (hold me) I figure I'll have a little more time up my sleeve to start doing Change Room Confessions again, you might remember them from my City Chic days.Basically I create a few ... [ Discover More ]

I don't own polka dot stuff anymore. I went through a phase a few years ago prior to Aidan, my true love is florals. I had to borrow a stock item I used in a photo shoot to be able to participate this week. It's a tankini top but because the support is so good I can wear it like a top without a bra, love that! Polka dots scream "RETRO" to me so I knew I'd have to wear these funky sunglasses Suger gave me a few months ago. Once I had the two items I built the rest of the outfit around them. I ... [ Discover More ]

Last week's 'Stripes' theme was fun, it pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone and I'm not even 100% sure I pulled it off. This week's theme is 'Picnic' which basically means no rules so I was determined to keep my look laid back and simple, everyday Danimezza style.
I packed 'the most beautiful picnic basket in the world' with lots of delicious goodies for us to eat in the late afternoon sun. I made a fresh batch of brownies just for the occasion and splashed out on some yummy cheese. ... [ Discover More ]

Wow, you guys really loved last week's theme "Tribal", I was totally blown away by the response. This week's theme is "Stripes" and would you believe I didn't pack a single striped garment when I went to Hayman! Such a beautiful place for photos and I had nothing to wear! Tragic I know but this afternoon Steve came home a bit early and took these pics for me so I could catch up with the rest of the crew. Seriously if I don't have my Aussie Curves post up on on a Monday morning I feel like I'm ... [ Discover More ]

Sponsored by Nuffnang Australia
Earlier this year you might remember that BIG W gave Aidan a voucher for some boys clothes and then we all headed out and had a rough and tumble photoshoot with Rachel Devine. It was probably one of the more memorable family sponsored posts I've done so when they contacted me asking if I'd be up to doing it again... how could I refuse?!
The giant baby catalogue may have landed in your mailbox by now and I'm sure you circled a fair few things like I did. ... [ Discover More ]

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